AIT
Aitutaki
CK
17,344 km
10,777 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
17,344 km
10,777 mi / 9,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

AIT SOF
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AIT SOF
ICAO Code NCAI LBSF
City Aitutaki Sofia
Country CK Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Europe/Sofia
Elevation 14 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 42.700000, 23.410000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 17,344 kilometers (10,777 miles / 9,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting CK with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Aitutaki, it's 10:26 in Sofia. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,728 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Aitutaki Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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